Staffing World^® 2021, the year’s biggest gathering of the staffing community, is less than a month away—but you can still reserve your spot. Register today for the best rate available—starting tomorrow, rates increase by up to $300.

The ASA annual convention and expo will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. The staffing community has shown great resilience during the past year, and this is your chance to reunite with industry peers and get strategies to help your business come back better than ever after a year of disruption. Get more information and register at staffingworld.net.

Most employers say that workers with criminal records perform just as well as, or better than, other employees. Find out how changing your hiring practices to stop excluding people with criminal records can give those candidates a second chance at employment—and help your company address its workforce needs—during the ASA webinar “Second-Chance Hiring: Creating Opportunities for Candidates,” presented by the ASA industrial section and office–administrative sections. It takes place Thursday, Sept. 9, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

ASA has announced the recipients of its annual workforce development-based Elevate Awards. Distributed on an annual basis since 2018, the Elevate Awards celebrate the staffing industry’s most innovative and effective workforce development for temporary and contract employees. Both the Elevate Awards and honorable mention distinctions are conferred in award classes by company revenue.

“Staffing companies are on the front lines of providing upskilling and reskilling programs to American workers to enhance their employability and help ensure future career success,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “The Elevate Awards recognize some of the staffing industry’s most innovative and successful workforce development programs aimed at addressing current workforce shortages and skills gaps.”

See the full list of recipients and learn about their programs at americanstaffing.net.

Due to high demand, and increased traffic to the Staffing World^® 2021 website, ASA has extended the advance registration pricing through this Friday, Sept. 3. Don’t miss this opportunity to save up to $300 on full registration packages.

Staffing World is the year’s biggest gathering of the staffing community and features the industry’s most robust expo. It’s where you’ll find the tools, connections, and strategies you need to overcome challenges and fuel your success.

Safety measures will be in place when you join your peers, Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Learn about educational sessions, preconvention program offerings, and more—then register at americanstaffing.net. (Note: You must log in to the ASA website first, before attempting to register.)

The early registration rate for Staffing World^® 2021 is still available—but only through today. Register now to maximize savings for yourself and your team. The ASA annual convention and expo will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver.

Don’t miss out on world-renowned keynote speakers, high-caliber educational sessions, dynamic networking opportunities, and a chance to reunite with your industry peers and get strategies to help your business come back better than ever after a year of disruption.

Visit staffingworld.net and register today.

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2021 closes tomorrow.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Staffing—From Measurement to Improvement.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Find out what staffing firms can do to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly referred to as DEI) in the industry, identify challenges, and create plans for improvement.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Staffing jobs for the week of Aug. 9–15 edged up 0.4% from the previous week, with the ASA Staffing Index holding at this year’s highest value of 98. Average week-to-week staffing employment growth has held steady since the beginning of June, with exception of the anticipated Independence Day holiday dip. There were 30.6% more staffing jobs compared with the same week in 2020.

Following the surge from the prior week, new starts were up again—3.9% on average, with half (51%) of staffing companies reporting gains in new assignments week-to-week.

“Even with the midsummer dip in temporary and contract employment, demand for staffing services remains strong as we near the end of August,” said Cynthia Davidson, ASA senior director of research.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the August monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Sept. 3.

National Staffing Employee Week is happening soon—it takes place Sept. 13–19 this year. This annual event recognizes the contributions of the millions of people working for U.S. staffing companies.

Is your staffing company ready to celebrate the contributions of your temporary and contract employees? ASA members can access free promotional tools, including commemorative logos, social media post templates, media outreach resources, and more.

National Staffing Employee Week is also the perfect opportunity to promote the faces of the staffing industry. Download and share videos of real staffing success stories—current and former National Staffing Employee of the Year honorees and industry sector All-Stars—on social media and your digital channels. And get ready to learn who the newest National Staffing Employee of the Year and All-Stars are, on Sept. 13, in this newsletter.

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2021 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Participate by next Friday, Aug. 27, to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.